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PFD310 - Forensic Crime Scene Investigation

Forensic science in its broadest definition is the application of science to criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies. This subject focuses on the gathering of information for the purposes of generating evidence to be used in the court of law. You will be introduced to the study of certain technical and scientific methods currently used for identification purposes. Areas that will be covered include: biology, chemistry, ballistics and firearms, document examinations, pathology, toxicology and fingerprints.